Val Thorens: High Peaks and First Turns

Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, and it’s where I first learned to ski—an unforgettable mix of exhilaration, sore legs, and fresh mountain air. Even late in the season, the snow was superb, with wide, well-groomed runs perfect for beginners and plenty to challenge the more experienced. I've been lucky to cut my skiing teeth here and have fallen down on plenty of the green and blue runs before getting confident enough to tackle the reds and a couple of the easier blacks; the magic carpets make it a great place to learn for beginners!

The resort is ski-in, ski-out almost everywhere, so the mountains are literally on your doorstep. Being part of the world-famous Three Valleys means endless variety—hundreds of kilometres of pistes to explore without ever repeating the same route.

Off the slopes, Val Thorens keeps the energy high. The nightlife ranges from lively après-ski terraces to late-night clubs, all buzzing with the end-of-day glow of people who’ve spent hours in the snow.

It’s a place where you can learn, improve, and fall in love with the mountains—all in one trip.

We rented our gear from one the Skiset shops dotted about in Val Thorens, they had a great modern system for sizing you to boots and a wide selection of boots and skis.

If you're after nightlife, Le Malaysia Val Thorens is the place to be, an underground nightclub underneath the town square, open til late!

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Post by PascalLC | Aug 9, 2025